P.A.U.S.E. retreat: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences
Retreat Highlights
- • learning about Christian Contemplative Prayer and its relation to both holistic well-being, and embodiment (body, mind, and spirit).
- • deepening our understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time with God not only in verbal prayer, but also in the stillness and silence.
- • pausing from life’s busyness and resting with God in the silence because He is already present and waiting there.
About this Retreat
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Details of this retreat
During our retreat, we pause from the busyness of life, releasing distractions to gain a deeper understanding of resting silently in God’s presence and receiving rest and refreshment for our souls. While there will be time for silent prayer, the retreat as such will not be focused on silence, but rather a time for learning, fellowship, and a holistic, nourishing P.A.U.S.E: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences.
A P.A.U.S.E. retreat offers time for:
learning about Christian Contemplative Prayer and its relation to both holistic well-being, and embodiment (body, mind, and spirit).
deepening our understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time with God not only in verbal prayer, but also in the stillness and silence.
pausing from life’s busyness and resting with God in the silence because He is already present and waiting there.
~Be blessed and strengthened in the stillness of God’s presence~
(Isaiah 30:15; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, NIV)
Getting Here
Directions
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Accommodation
We have ten retreat bedrooms, most of which are equipped with two twin beds. The rooms may be shared if you are coming with a friend or partner, but generally there is just one person per room. Our building is set back among the trees so the rooms stay fairly cool. There is heat in each room for the colder nights. Each room has a sink, mirror, chair, desk, and small closet area. Towels and linens are provided, but please bring your own toiletries. Bathrooms are shared and showers are available. Retreatants are welcome to join the Sisters for Mass, Praise, and meals. There is wi-fi available in the Priory Library from 8:30am-8:00pm everyday. The Priory Store is also open on Fridays and Saturdays. Plenty of walking trails wind around the Priory's property and are open to retreatants. Spiritual Direction is available upon request at an additional charge.
Venue & Amenities
We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir